Türkiye's Paris 2024 efforts leave Olympic gold mine untapped
Women's 50 kg. boxing silver medallist Buse Naz Cakıroğlu of Türkiye poses during the Champions Park medallists celebrations in front of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France, Aug. 10, 2024. (Reuters Photo)


Türkiye's quest for gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics fell short, leaving the nation below its lofty expectations.

Despite sending 101 athletes across 18 sports, including a notable contingent, the Turkish team failed to secure a single gold medal.

The absence of boxer Tuğrulhan Erdemir disqualified for a doping violation, dealt a significant blow to their ambitions.

Returning from Paris with three silver and five bronze medals, Türkiye experienced its first gold-free Olympics in 40 years.

The last time Türkiye ended an Olympics without gold was the 1984 Los Angeles Games, where they won 3 bronze medals.

Since then, Türkiye had achieved at least one gold in each of the following nine Olympic Games.

Medal standings, key performances

Türkiye wrapped up the Paris 2024 Olympics ranked 64th in the medal standings. The nation’s medals were distributed as follows: